Chapter 15:

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Kaylee.

Who was she? I sat up a bit wondering about her. I clicked her profile one last time before getting ready for college.

A few pictures were up.

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A blonde

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A blonde. She had a smug look on her face.I stared at her, and stared, and stared. I had absolutely no idea what to think of her.

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"MMMMM! These sopaipillas are delicious as ever, Mrs. B!" Missy exclaims to my mom while licking her fingers.

(Sopaipillas are fried pockets of dough, a specialty in New Mexico. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these are drizzled with a chocolate sauce.)

"Gracias, Missy! " My mom beamed, "You always eat my food with such gusto!"

"Why wouldn't I, Mrs. B?" Missy winks at her.

Missy and I were sitting in the kitchen at my house, enjoying a snack after dinner, while she chatted with my mom till she left us alone. My mom loved having her over as much as I did.

It was probably because Missy loved to talk with her, and kept her company. I don't blame her. Missy's awesome company. She can even turn awkward moments around and have people chattering like chimpanzees in 2 minutes flat!

As a kid, I had always envied her ability to socialize with people so easily. She was the bubbly, lovable girl, while I was the shy, reserved girl hiding behind her.

She was always my shield and she had no problem being one. I was lucky enough to have her as a friend, as a sister, and the girl who beats up guys for me.

I think she hides secret muscles under those clothes.

"You can take the rest home, Missy." I tell her as I watch her eyeing the rest.

"Hahaha, what are you talking about?" She laughs.

"Oh? Alright then. I guess you won't mind if I call the boys to eat them, eh?" I wink at her.

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